How far is Little Black, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Little Black, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.02 mi
03h 23m
Flight
179.59 mi
289.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.59 mi
Kilometers
289.03 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.02 mi
Kilometers
349.26 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Little Black
Sun, May 31, 5:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Black
2026-05-31T10:21
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 1:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Black
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coloma
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From Little Black
108.1 mi
01h 41m
To City of Janesville
108.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Black and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Black and City of Janesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 10 sec · Black Birch Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 36 sec · Apple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Black and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
133 mi · 61%
I 39
33.3 mi · 15%
North 4th Street
30.4 mi · 14%
State Highway 13
10.7 mi · 5%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Continue straight

73.1 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coloma
01h 41m from Little Black
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Black and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Black to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Little Black and 108.9 miles from City of Janesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Black and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Coloma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coloma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coloma.

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

48 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Black and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 179.59 mi (289.03 km).

Little Black

#1 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Black Birch Drive (-90.329437, 45.106077)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.65 $35.65 $71.30
Diesel $5.30 $40.63 $81.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Black and City of Janesville. The current time is 10:21:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.